KARI Foundation Ltd
Concentration RiskTop Contracts (1)
Board Interlocks (5 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
KARI focuses on building strength in families and services for Aboriginal Australians through practical support, education, and youth empowerment. Their theory of change centers on providing tools and knowledge to vulnerable populations—particularly at-risk youth and families—to break cycles of disadvantage. Programs target both direct intervention (juvenile justice support, parenting skills) and preventative measures (scholarships, leadership development for students).
Tips for Applicants
Focus on Indigenous youth and family support programs as KARI has clear emphasis on these areas. Demonstrate alignment with their holistic approach combining education, life skills, and cultural connection. Note their partnership approach—showing corporate partnership potential or co-funding arrangements may strengthen applications. Programs involving vulnerable youth, parenting support, or educational access for Indigenous students align well with their documented activities.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
New grants program expanding KARI's community reach, launched to expand support beyond their 19 years of existing work
Notable Grants
- Major sponsorship of NRL Indigenous All Stars 2020
- HSBC funded LEAD Program for Indigenous students
- Partnership with Classic Sportswear for Indigenous community apparel initiative
- IKEA donation of children's toys and books
Social Enterprise
Not-for-Profit (NFP)
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18.3M | $16.7M | $20.2M | $1.6M |
| 2022 | $16.7M | $15.2M | $19.5M | $1.6M |
| 2021 | $16.4M | $14.9M | $17.1M | $1.5M |
| 2020 | $15.1M | $13.4M | $17.4M | $1.7M |
| 2019 | $12.7M | $10.5M | $11.9M | $2.3M |
| 2018 | $15.4M | $8.0M | $9.3M | $7.4M |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-11618913563
- ABN
- 11618913563
- Sector
- education
- Website
- www.kari.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (5)
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
Financials
- Revenue
- $18.3M
- Assets
- $20.2M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 24
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2170
- Locality
- MOUNT PRITCHARD
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 1/10
- LGA
- Fairfield
- SA2 Region
- Chipping Norton - Moorebank
- Entities in Area
- 1,109
This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 10% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.